Drafted by Nashville in 2008, Roman is the second Swiss player to ever be named captain in league history.

Predators’ General Manager, David Poile, called the newly-named captain a “terrific ambassador of the game.”

“He has the ability to lead men and the work ethic to set the right example for our group,” said head coach Peter Laviolette. “Roman is the perfect fit to be the next captain of the Nashville Predators.”